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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,671.20, 376,261.20 and 201,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,671.20, 376,261.20 and 201,090.60 is: 277,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,671.20 : 376,261.20 = 201,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,671.20/376,261.20 = 201,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,671.20x = 376,261.20 × 201,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,671.20x = 75,662,590,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,662,590,464.72/272,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,486.55

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